The challenge
We are currently facing a global depression epidemic, impacting 280 million people worldwide. In low-income countries, as many as 85% of individuals lack access to necessary treatment. Despite mental health being recognized as a universal human right, significant disparities in treatment accessibility between high- and low-income countries continue to exist.
Turning challenge into opportunity
StrongMinds was founded with the vision of treating depression at scale and ending the global depression epidemic, with a primary focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. Utilizing group interpersonal therapy, StrongMinds emphasizes the role of interpersonal relationships in both the cause and recovery of depression.
To ensure sustainability, StrongMinds trains former clients and local health workers to lead therapy groups in their communities, spreading good mental health widely. Whilst partnering with governments and NGOs to integrate mental health services into livelihood, food security, healthcare, and education programs, expanding its reach and enhancing outcomes for participants.
Visit websiteFounder
Sean Mayberry
Geography
USA, Sub-Saharan Africa
Organizational type
Thematic area
Time of investment
2018
Co-investors
Tangible impact
1 million
people treated for depression YTD
4 million
people benefitting from community + household spillover effects
75%
of clients are depression free after treatment ends
18%
increase in clients reporting they have someone to turn to for social support
“As donors, The Inner Foundation offers us tremendous trust. We are equals working towards the same end goal.”
– Sean Mayberry, Founder & CEO of StrongMinds
